Julia Boyak LMSW, CAADC

I provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to address trauma which focuses on identifying stuck points that keep an individual "stuck" then using cognitive interventions to alter these beliefs. I received training to use CPT in 2021 and have used it on a regular basis since then. I have worked with clients to treat trauma related to physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, car accidents, and first responder experiences.

I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to treat anxiety. I have been treating clients with anxious disorders since I began practicing in 2020. My primary modality is CBT which focuses on identifying and restructuring maladaptive ways of thinking that create high levels of anxiety then completing behavioral experiments to reinforce adaptive changes.

I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat substance abuse and addiction. I became a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor in 2023. I meet clients where they are at and will work towards any goal that is present including complete abstinence, harm reduction, or exploring their relationship with substances. I do not believe addiction treatment is "one size fits all" and am passionate about helping clients pursue meaningful goals without judgment.

I began completing trainings in Motivational Interviewing at the start of my career and continue to reinforce knowledge with regular trainings. I use this modality with most clients to increase motivation to progress towards goals established in treatment. During my time working in the jail I primarily used motivational interviewing to encourage clients' willingness to analyze their relationships with substances to move towards promoting stability upon re-entry.

I completed an intensive training with the founder of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in 2021. Since then I have used CPT with many clients with great results, demonstrating effective implementation. In CPT the client completes weekly objective scales (PCL-5) to measure the presence and strength of PTSD symptoms.

I have attended many trainings for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) since the beginning of my career. CBT is my favorite modality as I believe it is very effective in many treatment areas, due to this the majority of my training has been in CBT.